JustinCharge 2,397 Posted October 3, 2019 The game of baseball is poorer for not having the Athletics go deep into the playoffs on a regular basis. They have the best fans in MLB. Their enthusiasm and joy and emotion is unrivaled. But, the Rays and their dead fanbase advance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert 1,091 Posted October 3, 2019 1 hour ago, riversco said: The game of baseball is poorer for not having the Athletics go deep into the playoffs on a regular basis. They have the best fans in MLB. Their enthusiasm and joy and emotion is unrivaled. But, the Rays and their dead fanbase advance. The A's attendance is one of the worse in the league. They only fill up about 1/3 of the stadium for home games. Sure the Rays are worse but not by much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nzoner 936 Posted October 3, 2019 At this point I am now a fan of anyone playing St. Louis,hopefully the Braves will be the only team I'll be adopting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert 1,091 Posted October 3, 2019 13 minutes ago, nzoner said: At this point I am now a fan of anyone playing St. Louis,hopefully the Braves will be the only team I'll be adopting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert 1,091 Posted October 3, 2019 Ready for a playoff run! https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/10056284/kate-upton-black-bikini-miami/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted October 3, 2019 7 minutes ago, Bert said: Ready for a playoff run! https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/10056284/kate-upton-black-bikini-miami/ I can't believe he defiled her by knocking her up. I also can't believe she is still only 27. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustinCharge 2,397 Posted October 3, 2019 4 hours ago, Bert said: The A's attendance is one of the worse in the league. They only fill up about 1/3 of the stadium for home games. Sure the Rays are worse but not by much. Most teams go up and down in attendance with playoff success. If they were regularly going deep in the playoffs, their attendance would be much better. But none of that hides the fact that their fans are a different breed and a whole nother level of awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted October 3, 2019 Mets canned Mickey Callaway after two seasons at the helm... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted October 3, 2019 1 hour ago, posty said: Mets canned Mickey Callaway after two seasons at the helm... Mistake. Basically that is blaming him for 7 losses. They are clearly 2-3 hitters away from anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustinCharge 2,397 Posted October 3, 2019 Mets don't cheat hard enough. Twins had Michael Pineda taking PEDs all year and rode his butt to the division title. Then he takes a 60 game suspension. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert 1,091 Posted October 3, 2019 5 hours ago, riversco said: Most teams go up and down in attendance with playoff success. If they were regularly going deep in the playoffs, their attendance would be much better. But none of that hides the fact that their fans are a different breed and a whole nother level of awesome. Fair enough. Like the Raiders, they have a couple of thousands crazy dedicated fans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted October 3, 2019 Ron Darling sounds just like Gene Simmons Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,644 Posted October 3, 2019 I've been to Oakland for a playoff game, when they were really good with Giambi, Chavez, Zito and that crew. Not impressed with the fans. They cared more about the raiders/ niners game that was on that day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,644 Posted October 3, 2019 Let's hope that clown not running hard comes back to haunt the Braves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,941 Posted October 4, 2019 Martinez gave up 2 homers all year then gave up 2 more in the bottom of the 9th tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,644 Posted October 4, 2019 Braves blow a lead? Must be October. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,644 Posted October 7, 2019 Yup, it's October. Braves cough up another lead. Great game though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,644 Posted October 8, 2019 Well, that was easy. Now let's hope Tampa can extend Houston. Not easy vs Verlander, but he is going on short rest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,941 Posted October 9, 2019 10 hours ago, Hardcore troubadour said: Well, that was easy. Now let's hope Tampa can extend Houston. Not easy vs Verlander, but he is going on short rest. TB up 3-0 in the 2nd. Justin is likely to sit down soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,644 Posted October 9, 2019 5 minutes ago, vuduchile said: TB up 3-0 in the 2nd. Justin is likely to sit down soon. Not a big fan of the short rest or taking top guys out of turn in a playoff series. I know R Johnson and others have done it with success, but I thought then and I think now that Torre messing with Mussina in 04 was the fatal mistake he made. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,644 Posted October 9, 2019 Wow. What a play by the Rays. Perfectly played, great throw and relay, great tag. One of the best I've ever seen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted October 9, 2019 10 hours ago, Hardcore troubadour said: Not a big fan of the short rest or taking top guys out of turn in a playoff series. I know R Johnson and others have done it with success, but I thought then and I think now that Torre messing with Mussina in 04 was the fatal mistake he made. Agreed. Hindsight is 20/20 but today's pitchers struggle on short rest. It's well established. You should be happy. The Stros rotation will be in disarray if they win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,941 Posted October 9, 2019 11 hours ago, Hardcore troubadour said: Not a big fan of the short rest or taking top guys out of turn in a playoff series. I know R Johnson and others have done it with success, but I thought then and I think now that Torre messing with Mussina in 04 was the fatal mistake he made. It’s definitely a gamble. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,644 Posted October 9, 2019 2 hours ago, TimmySmith said: Agreed. Hindsight is 20/20 but today's pitchers struggle on short rest. It's well established. You should be happy. The Stros rotation will be in disarray if they win. Yes. I was very happy that Tampa has extended them at the very least. Shouid be a good game 5 now that Tampas bats are going. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustinCharge 2,397 Posted October 9, 2019 Starting with the 2016 world series between the Cubs and Indians, there have been 16 playoff series completed. Only 1 of them ended with a home victory. The other 15 ended with a road victory. This excludes wild card games which are not playoff series. The only playoff series won at home was the 2017 ALCS by the Astros over the Yankees . 19 of the last 22 playoff series ended with a road victory. (2016 cubs over dodgers, 2016 blue jays over rangers) The last 5 world series have ended with a road victory. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted October 9, 2019 42 minutes ago, riversco said: Starting with the 2016 world series between the Cubs and Indians, there have been 16 playoff series completed. Only 1 of them ended with a home victory. The other 15 ended with a road victory. This excludes wild card games which are not playoff series. The only playoff series won at home was the 2017 ALCS by the Astros over the Yankees . 19 of the last 22 playoff series ended with a road victory. (2016 cubs over dodgers, 2016 blue jays over rangers) The last 5 world series have ended with a road victory. I wouldn't be surprised to see both road teams win tonight, especially the Cardinals... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,941 Posted October 10, 2019 7 hours ago, posty said: I wouldn't be surprised to see both road teams win tonight, especially the Cardinals... Wow. Just turned on the Braves/Cards game. 13-1 is a serious drubbing in a win or go home game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZeroTolerance 582 Posted October 10, 2019 4 minutes ago, vuduchile said: Wow. Just turned on the Braves/Cards game. 13-1 is a serious drubbing in a win or go home game. It was 10-0...in the first f*cking inning. The Cardinals put in their defensive substitutions before they even threw a pitch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted October 10, 2019 35 minutes ago, vuduchile said: Wow. Just turned on the Braves/Cards game. 13-1 is a serious drubbing in a win or go home game. Yeah... I was really nervous with Folty starting... There was a reason that he was sent to the minors during the season... Oh well... Things like this happen... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,941 Posted October 10, 2019 35 minutes ago, ZeroTolerance said: It was 10-0...in the first f*cking inning. The Cardinals put in their defensive substitutions before they even threw a pitch. Rough way to go out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,941 Posted October 10, 2019 4 minutes ago, posty said: Yeah... I was really nervous with Folty starting... There was a reason that he was sent to the minors during the season... Oh well... Things like this happen... Don’t follow the Braves. Was he on short rest or is he at the end of the rotation? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,644 Posted October 10, 2019 Acuna not running came back to haunt the Braves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted October 10, 2019 1 minute ago, vuduchile said: Don’t follow the Braves. Was he on short rest or is he at the end of the rotation? He started Game 2 on October 4... He had pitched better after returning to the majors, but he is usually toward the end of the rotation... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,941 Posted October 10, 2019 Kershaw as a reliever didn’t work out so well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,644 Posted October 10, 2019 Fockin fell asleep with LA up 3-0. That's twice I missed comebacks. I wish they would start these games a bit earlier. Anyway, chalk says to root for the Rays, but they scare me too. Push comes to shove I'd rather have them, but they are a tough team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted October 10, 2019 Sounds like the Phillies are firing Gabe Kapler... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted October 10, 2019 21 minutes ago, posty said: Sounds like the Phillies are firing Gabe Kapler... Ken Rosenthal is definitely reporting that as he confirmed the original report from Salisbury. Another good line from last night's tweets: "Joe Kelly just kills the Dodgers in October". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted October 10, 2019 5 hours ago, Hardcore troubadour said: I wish they would start these games a bit earlier. Get used to it... Pretty sure the Yankees will always be the late start when both games are going, even if the Astros don't make it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,644 Posted October 10, 2019 12 minutes ago, posty said: Get used to it... Pretty sure the Yankees will always be the late start when both games are going, even if the Astros don't make it... I know. It didn't bother me In years past, but I'm getting older and I work earlier now. So sleep is going to win out when the Yankees aren't in it. I used to be at the stadium for a lot of these games. Fock that noise at this point in my life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites